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From September 2011 issue of
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Folding out the waste

Published: September 9, 2011
Tech Cell: Folding

Over the past decade metal folding technology has evolved significantly. Years ago most considered the process optimal only for large, unwieldy workpeices. But with fast, servodriven folding beams that can bend in both the positive and negative...
From November 2010 issue of
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New technology developments in the fold

Published: November 1, 2010
Tech Cell: Folding

Bidirectional bending was a big step forward in the capabilities of folding machines. However, the technology continues to advance with the emergence of faster folding speeds, more tooling flexibility, wider working envelopes, and more specialized...
From August 2009 issue of
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KO'ing keystrokes

Published: August 1, 2009
Tech Cell: Folding

A transformer manufacturer completely automates folding machine programming.
From July 2009 issue of
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Folding technology advancements

Published: July 14, 2009
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Today's folding technology can help bring a new level of efficiency and capability to a metal forming operation. Among the enhancements in modern folding systems are increased automation and gauging capabilities and the ability to fold an even...
From July 2008 issue of
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Bending up and down, no flipping required

Published: July 15, 2008
Tech Cell: Folding

Folding advancements allow a single beam to fold in both positive, negative directions.
From January 2008 issue of
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Heavy bending

Published: January 15, 2008
Tech Cell: Folding

When bending material thicker than 10-gauge, at least two operators are needed to handle the plate, and manipulating it for various bends can be a strenuous work, not to mention a serious safety hazard for the operators. That's heavy stuff, and...
From July 2007 issue of
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Knocked down, but not out

Published: July 10, 2007
Tech Cell: Folding

Changing from manual processes to an automated flexible manufacturing system allows EPMP Ltd. to manufacture complex bent parts such as this one quickly and without the risk of handling damage. It would be an understatement to say that...
From July 2006 issue of
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Automating bending, forming operations

Published: July 11, 2006
Tech Cell: Folding

Bending and folding of sheet metal components can be approached manually or with automation. The volume—high, medium, or low&—determines the approach.
From November 2004 issue of
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Know when to fold 'em

Published: November 9, 2004
Tech Cell: Folding

Folding machines aren't the fastest machines for bending sheet metal, but for low- to medium-volume production, they can provide an efficient bending process. Because the equipment operator does not support the weight of the material during the...
From November 2003 issue of
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Folding technology makes sweeping changes

Published: December 11, 2003
Tech Cell: Folding

Schwenkbiegemachinen, or swing bending machines, have been in use for more than 200 years. European manufacturers began to power them with electrical or hydraulic power after World War II, when an enormous amount of sheet metal was used in the...
From March 2003 issue of
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Folding technology opens doors for stainless steel appliance fabricator

Published: March 13, 2003
Tech Cell: Folding

The H.L. Lyons Co., Louisville, Ky., began 40 years ago as an X-ray equipment company in the basement of Keith and Livingston Lyons parents' house. It later became a general metal fabricating business.